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Peter O'Neill re-elected by parliament after chaotic election.

Peter O'Neill re-elected by parliament after chaotic election.

Source: SBS

Papua New Guinea's parliament has re-elected Peter O'Neill as prime minister, ending a chaotic election campaign marred by violence.

While O'Neill's ruling People's National Congress party was unable to win enough seats to form a government outright in elections last month, in which counting continues, he secured enough minor party and independent support to be re-elected prime minister on Wednesday.

He has held the job since 2011.


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By Madhura Seneviratne

Source: SBS News



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